binding and receiver plug problems?

Hi,
after a gap of 30 yrs Ive decided to get flying again. Things have really changed gear wise since I last built a model??
I decided to go for an SE5 from the 'Vintage model company'.
Lovely made kit etc but Im a bit confused. Is 'binding' linking the RX Tx together and is it done with a lead? The ins. are a bit vague?
Also I couldnt get the plugs from the servos etc into the receiver and thats when I noticed that the plugs have a flange along the side as pre but the sockets dont.I asked VMC and they said to cut them off to fit. Im a bit concerned doing that or am I over reacting?
Thanks.

Welcome back to the hobby.

You are partly right. Binding is a unique digital code (signal link) between tx and rx. It is usually achieved by fitting a bind plug in the receiver, usually a special socket marked 'bind', and setting the tx to 'bind' mode. No lead required between tx and rx. The receiver flashes repeatedly until it has bound then the light goes steady. The tx usually says bound. I say usually as there are a lot of different systems out there and they have their own way of doing things but the principle is the same.

With regards the flange along the edge of the servo leads. It is safe to remove this. A sharp scalpel does the job, mind your fingers! It was a particular design from one manufacturer to prevent making the connection the wrong way round, i.e. to make sure the signal (white or orange) lead did not get connected to the negative (ground) pin in the receiver. The red (positive) is always in the middle.

Hope this helps.

Hi,Thanks for the reply,bit clearer now? Where do I get a bind plug from?
Terry

g moore
What RC system are you using?
Bind plugs are common on main stream equipment.

As you can see it is no more than a normal servo plug with the outer pins connected together.
My quad on the other hand does not use a plug but goes through a special routine to achieve the same effect of uniquely linking the tx and rx.

By the way don't worry if yours is a Spectrum set up. Despite what Klippy says, mine all work perfectly.

Hi,its a Spektrum DXe and Turnigy esc/servos

thanks,Just found the bind connector tucked away in the bottom of the box doh!!!!
Can you explain Amps/Watts please.This electric stuff all new to me lol??
just going out sort out a charger,any recommendations please?
the batterys are 2s 7.4v 450 mAh.

Hi eric, whats the correct way round for the battery plug?